St Lukes Area Guide
A locals' guide to St Lukes
Where do St Lukes locals go?
Pho House
After trying nearly all of the Vietnamese restaurants on Kingsland Road, this is by far the best. The setting is cool with graffiti style art on the walls and the service is excellent compared to other places on the same road. Complimentary tea and watermelon at the end is exactly what is needed after trying the extensive menu of pho, noodles, summer rolls and fresh fish.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
barbican,
clerkenwell,
city,
shoreditch,
hoxton,
islington,
spitalfields,
aldgate,
de beauvoir town,
and holborn
Did you know?
"Great St Bart's is a church on West Smithfield and was used in the filming of a number of well known films, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Robert Downey-Jr's Sherlock and The Other Boleyn Girl."
Leadenhall Market's Grade II listed, 19th century structure feels as if you are stepping back to a more opulent era...
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Josh Walsh
The street art on this wall is constantly changing, which makes for a beautiful and rousing walk to work every morning. Expect the unexpected on Great Eastern Street!
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Kayleigh Harvey
Walking along Great Eastern Street, it is clear to see this area's artistic past and present.
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Andrew Phillips
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Activities near St Lukes
The Nest Sessions
The Nest Sessions is all about high-energy performances that bring artists and audiences together in a way that feels electric and spontaneous. Founded by bassist and musical director Gili Goldberg, it’s a space where carefully crafted sets meet impromptu jams, creating a vibe of pure connection and audience connection. Since launching in 2022, The Nest has hosted incredible talent like Durand Bernarr, Vula Malinga, Nectar Woode, and Kojo Johnson (MRCY). Four years on, it’s become a go-to for both music lovers and musicians from London and beyond.. In 2026, The Nest Sessions embarks on a new chapter, promising even more unforgettable nights that celebrate both established artists and world-class session musicians. More than just a show, The Nest Sessions is a family, where music, friendship, and collaboration are always front and center. Presented by The Nest Sessions. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Jock McFadyen with Jem Finer: Underground (and Surface)
Step into the sensory world of the London Underground at Guildhall Art Gallery. This exhibition brings together Jock McFadyen’s large-scale Tube station paintings, revisiting his Underground series from the late 1990s, with a layered soundscape by Jem Finer of The Pogues, composed from field recordings on the Northern and Central lines. Image and sound combine to transform familiar stations, signage and everyday noises into an immersive experience, encouraging visitors to see and listen to the Underground anew. The exhibition then opens out into a sequence of works, presenting McFadyen’s expansive cityscapes and earlier paintings featuring people. Set above ground, these works offer a striking counterpoint to the enclosed spaces of the subway, shifting the focus from subterranean movement to the broader rhythms and human presence of the city. Admission is Pay What You CanRead more
Rickie Lee Jones
Iconic American musician, storyteller, and two-time Grammy winner.
St Paul's Cathedral Admission Ticket
Explore St Paul's Cathedral, Sir Christopher Wren's masterpiece, and its stunning decor of mosaics, sculptures, paintings, and artworks. Discover the only English Baroque style cathedral, where Prince Charles and Princess Diana walked on their wedding day. Access all five levels, multimedia guides in nine languages, guided tours, and breathtaking views of London await you! Admission to St Paul's Cathedral Admission Ticket. Explore the unique Baroque architecture. Follow in the footsteps of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Access all five levels, average visit two hours. Multimedia guides provided in nine languages. Wheelchair accessible with step-free access. Infants and small children allowed to ride in a pram. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Non-flash photography allowed, but no video recording. No large bags allowed, exchange voucher for ticket.Read more
London Music Ultimate Showcase: Blair
Something is happening... The best way I can describe it is like one member said to me: ‘Tim - It’s like freshers week, every week, but better, with bands and stuff...’ and that’s how it’s been over the last 7 years since we created this group. It’s honestly the most fun we’ve had and I’m inviting everyone of you because something’s been happening for a while now and you just don’t know about it...It’s a Showcase of some of the Best London bands playing their music in London - and it’s also a MEETUP group, so you can watch the gig with a mix of regular members and newcomers. Feel free to come on your own or bring your friends and meet new people. Look for the ‘MEETUP SIGN’ or ask the Host on the Door when you arrive. It’s an awesome line-up and at one of the Top Venues in London - Great place for a beer, meet new people and see some amazing unsigned bands! ★ !! The ultimate London gig meetup! !! London Music Showcase There aren’t enough emojis for this, so I’ll keep it simple: BE THERE. If you’ve been to the MEET-UPS over the last 7 years, you’ll know what it’s all about so come down, bring your friends, bring your foes, cancel your wedding, book Granny out of the retirement home. Whatever it takes, she won’t want miss it ★ Gig Meetups !! Https://dice.Fm/promoters/London-music-showcase-6ko3 Https://www.Instagram.Com/londonmusicshowcase/ https://www.meetup.com/London-Music-Showcase-Gigs-Drinks/ https://www.facebook.com/LondonMusicShowcase Presented by London Music Showcase. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Usual Suspects Open Decks
Usual Suspects Open Decks @ The Jaguar Shoes Basement Presented by DreamBagsJaguarShoes. This is an 18+ event
High Society
Clear your diary, because you’re invited to the most swell party of the year, Cole Porter’s, High Society. Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer’s most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism at the Barbican. Helen George (Call the Midwife, The King and I) stars as glamorous socialite Tracy Lord and is joined by Felicity Kendal (Rosemary and Thyme, Anything Goes), alongside a full size orchestra, delivering a score overflowing with the best of Cole Porter’s songbook including Just One Of Those Things, Let’s Misbehave, I Love Paris, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?, Well, Did you Evah, True Love and many more. Join the 28-strong cast for this lavish new production as plans for the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate. Brought to life by a multi award-winning creative team, including Rachel Kavanaugh and choreographer Anthony Van Laast Cole Porter’s High Society declares the summer season officially open!Read more
About St Lukes
St Luke's is an area in the London Borough of Islington, just north of the City of London near the Barbican and Shoreditch. It takes its name from the church of St Luke's, on Old Street west of the tube station. The area extends north of the church to City Road and south to Finsbury Square and Whitecross Street.
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